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I just came back from Ningde in March. Sisters who are going there should be cautious.

March is a good time to travel, with warm spring breeze and bright sunshine. Ningde, a coastal city located in the northeast of Fujian, is like a pearl isolated from the world, exuding a unique charm under the warm sunshine of March. Follow this guide to unlock the most worthwhile places to visit in Ningde in March~ 🗺️ Tour route Day 1: [Hotel] → [Breakfast: Local specialty snack bar] → [Taimu Mountain] → [Lunch: Farmhouse dishes near the scenic area] → [Yishan Island] → [Dinner: Seafood food stall on the island] → [Stay at the island homestay] Day 2: [Sunrise at Yushan Island] → [Tianhu Scenic Area] → [Lunch: Light meal on the island] → [Go off the island to Xiapu] → [Watch the sunset at Dongbi Village] → [Dinner: Xiapu County Seafood Restaurant] → [Check-in at Xiapu County Hotel] Day 3: [Watch the sunrise on Beiqi Tidal Flats] → [Yangjia Creek] → [Lunch: Farmhouse near Yangjia Creek] → [Return] 🌟Must-visit attractions 1. Taimu Mountain: A national 5A-level scenic spot, famous for its four unique features: dangerous peaks, strange rocks, secluded caves, and magical fog. In March, green trees in the mountains are sprouting new buds, and wild flowers are dotted all over the mountains, making it look like a natural landscape painting. 📍Address: Qinyu Town, Fuding City, Ningde City 🎫Tickets: 130 yuan (including scenic spot tickets and sightseeing bus tickets) 🕙Opening hours: 8:00 - 17:00 2. Yishan Island: Known as the "Heavenly Lake on the Sea", it has the grassland scenery of the Southern Tianshan Mountains. In March, the grassland begins to turn green and is full of vitality. Here, you can camp to see the stars and get up early to watch the sunrise. 📍Address: Yushan Town, Fuding City, Ningde City 🎫Tickets: 40 yuan (round trip boat ticket and scenic spot ticket) 🕙Opening hours: 9:00 - 17:00 (recommended one-day visit) 3. Dongbi Village: One of the most beautiful places to watch the sunset in Xiapu. In the evening, the golden sunlight shines on the sea, making the waves sparkle. The fishing boats and seaweed racks on the beach form a beautiful picture. 📍Address: Dongbi Village, Sansha Town, Xiapu County, Ningde City 🎫Tickets: Free 🕙Opening hours: All day 4. Beiqi Tidal Flats: Known as "the most beautiful tidal flats in China", at sunrise, the tidal flats are illuminated by the sun and present a riot of colours. Fishermen work on the tidal flats, making it a paradise for photography enthusiasts. 📍Address: Beiqi Village, Songgang Street, Xiapu County, Ningde City 🎫Tickets: Free 🕙Opening hours: All day (best viewing time is around sunrise) 5. Yangjia Creek: "A paradise on the sea", where there is a group of ancient banyan trees. In March, the banyan trees are lush and green. The morning sunlight shines through the gaps between the branches and leaves, forming golden beams of light, just like a fairyland. 📍Address: Dutou Village, Yacheng Town, Xiapu County, Ningde City 🎫Ticket price: 60 yuan 🕙Opening hours: 8:00 - 17:00 6. Carp Creek: Tens of thousands of colorful carps live in the clear creek, living in harmony with humans, creating a unique landscape. In March, peach blossoms are in full bloom by the stream, contrasting beautifully with the carp. 📍Address: Puyuan Village, Zhouning County, Ningde City 🎫Ticket price: 60 yuan 🕙Opening hours: 8:00 - 18:00 7. Baishuiyang: The world's only "shallow water square", with a flat rocky riverbed with evenly distributed water and no sand or gravel. Although you cannot play in the water in March, you can still enjoy the green mountains and trees on both sides of the river and feel the tranquility of nature. 📍Address: Shuangxi Town, Pingnan County, Ningde City 🎫Tickets: Peak season (April 1st - October 31st) 120 yuan, off-season (November 1st - March 31st of the following year) 75 yuan (including scenic spot tickets and sightseeing bus tickets) 🕙Opening hours: 8:00 - 17:30 8. Yuanyang Creek: This is the only nature reserve for mandarin ducks and macaques in China. In March, the wild flowers by the creek are in full bloom, and mandarin ducks are playing in the water, which is full of vitality. 📍Address: Shuangxi Town, Pingnan County, Ningde City 🎫Ticket price: 78 yuan 🕙Opening hours: 8:00 - 17:30 🍱Food recommendations - Fuding Meat Slices: The meat is tender, sour and spicy, and is a specialty snack in Fuding. - Xiapu Seafood: Xiapu's rich fishery resources make the seafood here fresh and delicious. The blanched octopus and steamed grouper are not to be missed. - Zhouning highland potatoes: soft and glutinous texture, rich aroma, and delicious even with simple cooking. - Pingnan Rice-roasted Rabbit: It has a shiny brown-red color and a mellow meat flavor. It is a traditional delicacy in Pingnan. 🏠Accommodation suggestions - Taimu Mountain: There are many farmhouses and resort hotels near the scenic area, which is convenient for rest after sightseeing. - Yishan Island: You can choose a homestay on the island to experience the island style. Some homestays also have direct views of the sea. - Xiapu: There are hotels of various grades to choose from in the county. It is recommended to choose a hotel near the sea for convenient viewing of sunrise and sunset. March in Ningde offers beautiful scenery and delicious food, which is a double feast for the eyes and taste buds. Pack your bags and come here to start a spring trip. I believe you will fall in love with this charming city🌄
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Posted: Mar 12, 2025
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